In Germany, significant controversy arose when two universities canceled events involving Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. This cancellation followed pressures from state officials and the Israeli ambassador, with claims of antisemitism directed at Albanese for her past statements and social media posts. Criticisms included her historical comparisons between Israel's military actions and the Nazi regime, prompting a strong response from figures like Berlin's Mayor, who demanded a clear stance against perceived antisemitism.
The ADL particularly objected to posts on X in which Albanese drew historical parallels between Israel's military actions in Gaza and the Nazi era, stating that these comparisons are not only offensive but dangerously misleading.
I expect the FU to cancel the event immediately and take a clear stand against antisemitism, stated Berlin's conservative Mayor Kai Wegner.
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